# Venezuela maritime and port service expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-maritime-and-port-service-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-19T20:36:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Venezuela is expanding the service capabilities and technological integration of its maritime terminals. Initially, the La Guaira and Puerto Cabello ports, managed by Bolivariana de Puertos (Bolipuertos), integrated into the operational platforms of major international shipping lines such as Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd. This integration utilized an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system to automate information flow and improve cargo traceability.

Following these technological advancements, Venezuela moved to establish itself as a strategic maritime fuel supply hub in the Caribbean. Through a partnership between Bolipuertos, Impordiesel, and TFG Marine, the country began implementing Ship-to-Ship (STS) bunkering services. These operations provide various fuel types, including Marine Gas Oil (MGO), Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), and High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO), in compliance with international MARPOL and IMO regulations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Venezuela establishes maritime fuel supply alliance in the Caribbean

Venezuela's Bolipuertos, Impordiesel, and TFG Marine have signed an agreement to establish the country as a Caribbean maritime fuel hub using Ship-to-Ship bunkering operations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-establishes-maritime-fuel-supply-alliance-in-the-caribbean

### 2026-10-14: Venezuela ports integrate with Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd

Venezuela's La Guaira and Puerto Cabello ports have integrated into the digital platforms of Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd to streamline international logistics and cargo traceability.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-connects-la-guaira-and-puerto-cabello-ports-with-global-shipping-lines

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